Nova Siri

Nova Siri
—  Comune  —
Comune di Nova Siri
Coat of arms
Nova Siri Location of Nova Siri in Italy
Coordinates: 40°9′N 16°32′E / 40.15°N 16.533°E / 40.15; 16.533
Country	Italy
Region	Basilicata
Province	Matera (MT)
Frazioni	San Basile, San Megale, Sant'Alessio,Cerrolongo,Piana delle vigne,Foresta
Area
- Total	52 km2 (20.1 sq mi)
Elevation	355 m (1,165 ft)
Population (December 2008)[1]
- Total	6,698
- Density	128.8/km2 (333.6/sq mi)
Demonym	Novasiresi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	75020
Dialing code	0835
Patron saint	San Giuseppe in Nova Siri paese and San Antonio in Nova Siri Marina
Saint day	19 March (and 13 June no festival)
Website	Official website

Nova Siri is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. Nova Siri is close to the site of the ancient Ionian colony of Siris. Nova Siri is formed by 2 small cities: Nova Siri Centre and Nova Siri Station. The centre is sited on a hill at 350 m above sea level.

The main church and the castle are of mediaeval origin. The Monte Pollino National Park is located nearby.

Nova Siri is a popular holiday and tourist destination, thanks to its sandy coast characterized by coastal dunes. Nova Siri is reached via the SS 106 National road and by train.

References

1. ^ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)